scalding
US /ˈskɑːl.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈskɔːl.dɪŋ/
形容词
1.
滚烫的, 灼热的
very hot; burning
示例:
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Be careful, the tea is scalding hot.
小心，茶烫得很。
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She accidentally touched the scalding pan.
她不小心碰到了滚烫的平底锅。
2.
严厉的, 苛刻的
(of remarks or criticism) very harsh or severe
示例:
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He received scalding criticism for his performance.
他的表现受到了严厉的批评。
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Her words were a scalding rebuke.
她的话是严厉的斥责。
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